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Mobile home water heaters are EXACTLY the same as those used in houses. I've seen hundreds, both electric and gas. The only ones that are even slightly different are propane heaters (and you could use them in a house if you wished).
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what is the differant between a mobal home water heater and a regular one?
The biggest difference you will find between mobile home water heaters and house water heaters is the the mobile home version is generally slimmer in order to fit in the smaller spaces in a mobile home. The installation is also different as the mobile home heater feeds from the bottom and vents from the bottom.
What is the difference between an electric mobile home hot water heater vs a regular electric hot water heater?
Not much actually,a Mobile Home water Heater has the water connections going into the side where as a Regular Water Heater has the connections at the top. So if you have enough room above a mobile home water heater you can install a regular water heater no problem.However a lot of mobile homes do not have room above the water heater so your forced to use a Mobile Home water heater instead. Which usually costs about a hundred more than a regular one.
Can a mobile home gas hot water heater be used in regular home?
Yes, they are the same unit.
Can a mobile home water heater be used in a regular house?
Yes, they are exactly the same.
Can you put a regular hot water heater in a mobile home?
Yes, you can. That is the common fit.
How do you replace a water heater in a mobile home?
Exactly the same way you do in a regular house.
what is the different between a mobile home water heater and a regular one?
According to DIY websites there are basically no dfference between the units except some is labeled mobile home water heater and others are not. Also some may have water inlets on the top and some on the side.
Can an electric home water heater be installed in a mobile home?
YES, of course. All home water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners etc are the same as in a small regular house.
Regular home and mobile home water heater differences?
Gas mobile home water heaters have a valve to allow the use of natural gas or propane.Ans2 - I have seen and repaired many. Most, whether electric or gas are the same as in an ordinary house.
Where is the water main shut off in mobile home?
Check with your manufacturer. My (ancient) mobile home has a small metal placard affixed on the outside that says "water intake", which is where it is located (under the home). Newer models have a valve inside the home, but the location varies. Check near the shut off valve for the hot water heater.
How do you install a mobile home water heater?
All the mobile home water heaters that I've seen are the same as regular house water heaters, -if you can change install one in your house, then you can install one in a Mobile. The actual procedure differs if it's electric or gas and as you don't say which, that's as far as I'll go for now..
How does the vent pipe hook to the top of the hot water heater in a mobil home?
There is no vent pipe on top of a hot water heater. Mobile home or not. You must be thinking of something else. The HW tank is only vented by a Pressure Relief Valve vented to the drain.
